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Direct linkMadeline B. Harms; Sherona D. Garrett-Ruffin – npj Science of Learning, 2023
The income-achievement gap is a significant and stubborn problem in the United States, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we link two emerging literatures that have historically been disparate: the neurobiology of poverty as a form of early life stress, and research on educational policies with the potential to…
Descriptors: Poverty, Stress Variables, Neurology, Biology
Shukla, Sarita Y.; Theobald, Elli J.; Abraham, Joel K.; Price, Rebecca M. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2022
The term "achievement gap" has a negative and racialized history, and using the term reinforces a deficit mindset that is ingrained in U.S. educational systems. In this essay, we review the literature that demonstrates why "achievement gap" reflects deficit thinking. We explain why biology education researchers should avoid…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Science Education, Biology, Educational Opportunities
Cameron, Kristina; Malone, Kathy L.; Sabree, Zakee; Schuchardt, Anita – Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 2023
The use of modeling-based instruction is very effective when learning science content in multiple disciplines for native speakers. However, the benefits of using this pedagogy with students learning English as a second language or English Learners (ELs) have not been widespread, especially at the upper secondary level. This article discusses the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, English Language Learners, Educational Benefits, Biology
Victoria S. Farrar; Bianca-Yesenia Cruz Aguayo; Natalia Caporale – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2023
Despite the existent gender parity in undergraduate biology degree attainment, gendered differences in outcomes are prevalent in introductory biology courses. Less is known about whether these disparities persist at the upper-division level, after most attrition is assumed to have occurred. Here, we report the consistent presence of gender equity…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Achievement Gap, Biology, College Science
Download full textJudith M. Harackiewicz; Cameron A. Hecht; Michael W. Asher; Patrick N. Beymer; Liana B. Lamont; Natalie S. Wheeler; Nicole M. Else-Quest; Stacy J. Priniski; Jessi L. Smith; Janet S. Hyde; Dustin B. Thoman – Grantee Submission, 2023
Many college students, especially first-generation and underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students, desire courses and careers that emphasize helping people and society. Can instructors of introductory science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses promote motivation, performance, and equity in STEM fields by emphasizing the…
Descriptors: Minority Serving Institutions, Hispanic American Students, Science Instruction, Biology
Odom, Sara; Boso, Halle; Bowling, Scott; Brownell, Sara; Cotner, Sehoya; Creech, Catherine; Drake, Abby Grace; Eddy, Sarah; Fagbodun, Sheritta; Hebert, Sadie; James, Avis C.; Just, Jan; St. Juliana, Justin R.; Shuster, Michele; Thompson, Seth K.; Whittington, Richard; Wills, Bill D.; Wilson, Alan E.; Zamudio, Kelly R.; Zhong, Min; Ballen, Cissy J. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2021
To investigate patterns of gender-based performance gaps, we conducted a meta-analysis of published studies and unpublished data collected across 169 undergraduate biology and chemistry courses. While we did not detect an overall gender gap in performance, heterogeneity analyses suggested further analysis was warranted, so we investigated whether…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Achievement Gap, Science Achievement, College Science
Salehi, S.; Berk, S. A.; Brunelli, R.; Cotner, S.; Creech C.; Drake, A. G.; Fagbodun, S.; Hall, C.; Hebert, S.; Hewlett, J.; James, A. C.; Shuster, M.; St. Juliana, J. R.; Stovall, D. B.; Whittington, R.; Zhong, M.; Ballen, C. J. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2021
To enhance equity and diversity in undergraduate biology, recent research in biology education focuses on best practices that reduce learning barriers for all students and improve academic performance. However, the majority of current research into student experiences in introductory biology takes place at large, predominantly White institutions.…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Performance Factors, Achievement Gap, Introductory Courses
Rollwagen-Bollens, Gretchen; Kibota, Travis; Crosby, Catherine – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 2022
Diversifying the STEM workforce is a national priority, yet white males continue to dominate the ranks of professional scientists and engineers in the United States. This is partly due to disparities in academic success for women and minoritized students in prerequisite introductory STEM courses, leading to higher attrition from B.S. degree…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Education, STEM Education, Equal Education
